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Looking beyond low Earth orbit, 2025 promises exciting developments regarding lunar missions. Multiple launches are planned through NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, including missions from Firefly, ispace, and Intuitive Machines. Despite setbacks in previous attempts, these missions seek to land on the Moon and may pave the way for future exploration as SpaceX continues to innovate.

Commercial Developments in Space Stations

In addition to lunar activities, 2025 will see the launch of the first commercial space station, Haven 1, developed by VAST. Set to take flight in August, this station will provide a platform for commercial and scientific research and marks a fundamental shift towards privatizing low Earth orbit missions.